Kenansville Elementary

Elementary Battle of the Books

The Elementary Battle of the Books is a program for fourth and h graders in Duplin County Schools. Students are given a list of books and they compete against other students across the district on their knowledge of those books. This year, students had een books to read. The competition took place on March 18, 2022.

Congratulations to our young readers for winning Duplin County’s Elementary Battle of the Books. We are so proud of the hard work these students and coaches put forth. This team was dedicated to doing their best and it showed.

A child who reads can do anything. This program provides a great diversity of genres, viewpoints, and subject matter to foster young readers.

6th grade

Aaliyah Farrior

Our school is special because other schools around the world have to wear uniforms. We can wear our own clothes! Besides that, what I like most about school are my teachers and friends.

My favorite subject is Language Arts, but I also enjoy Math because it is challenging. I’m not sure what college I want to attend, but my career choice is to be a nail tech or a professional artist.

I have a lot of role models but my favorite is Mrs. Linda Jarman because she is a strong and loving woman who inspires me and others.

I have a lot of role models but my favorite is Mrs. Linda Jarman because she is a strong and loving woman who inspires me and others.

3rd grade

Friends and learning make KES special. Friends help us learn new things.

I enjoy learning and Math is my favorite subject because you get to learn new ways to solve problems.

When I grow up, I want to go to UNC and be a Paleontologist.

A child who reads can do anything. This program provides a great diversity of genres, viewpoints, and subject matter to foster young readers.

Syris Deluca

When I grow up, I want to go to UNC and be a Paleontologist.

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2nd grade

Chasen McLamb

Mrs. Coman makes my school special because she is a good teacher and she is always there for me. I like my teacher and my friends.

I love going to the computer lab and P.E. I like Math because it is fun! I like doing fractions and adding threedigit numbers.

When I grow up, I want to be a rstgrade teacher just like my Mommy. Jesus is my role model. He keeps me safe and answers my prayers. I’m glad he created me as me.

Jesus is my role model. He keeps me safe and answers my prayers. I’m glad he created me as me.

2nd grade

School helps you learn. Math, Reading, and Science are all good subjects and it is fun to learn about them!

Mr. Sta ord makes our school special because he is a good principal and does what he has to do.

I want to be a Police O cer when I grow up.

My sister, Lizbeth is my role model. She helps me with my work.

Edilson Gomez

My sister, Lizbeth is my role model. She helps me with my work.

Rachel Bostic

Kenansville Elementary and Duplin County Schools both hold a special place in my heart. The reason is that they are the county and school that I attended when I was a child. These places aren’t just a workplace for me, they are a familiar atmosphere that makes it seem like a second home. I chose education as a profession because I wanted to make a di erence in young lives that would one day shape our future.

I received my degrees from James Sprunt Community College and the University of North Carolina Wilmington. I hold three Associate’s degrees in Arts, Science, and General Education. Lastly, I have a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education and a minor in Business. This is my rst-year teaching.

As a beginning teacher, I have had the privilege to be a part of and participate in an amazing BT program that has truly helped guide me throughout my rst year. It’s a bright spot for me because not only am I working alongside mentors that were teachers when I was a KES student but also because I know without a doubt if I run into any issues or have any concerns, they are always right there to help and support me.

My philosophy of teaching is that all students are capable of learning something new each day, no matter if it’s about a subject or a life lesson. Students have so much potential to learn and grow as long as we are there to support and encourage them, students can truly go far in life.

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